Post by account_disabled on Feb 18, 2024 5:54:27 GMT -5
Have you ever thought how extraordinary our planet is? If we were Gollum, Tolkien's famous character, we would say that it is "our treasure"... Although sometimes we forget how to take care of it... And it really is wonderful! To give you an idea, we show you some natural phenomena that reflect its richness and diversity, and that will also leave you speechless. Discover them! New call to action Download our free guide on global warming here and discover its causes and consequences. New call to action Discover 10 fascinating natural phenomena China Rainbow Mountains "natural phenomena" These mountains are located in the Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park, in Gansu province. Its peculiar landscape arises from the erosion of the reddish sandstone, producing its characteristic curved formations and colors that seem to emerge from a painter's brush. Did you know that they were declared a World Natural Heritage Site in 2010? No wonder, right? Arashiyama Bamboo Forest "what-are-natural-phenomena" It is located in Kamakura, near Kyoto, and it is a natural space made up of imposing bamboo plants, where a striking green color and the sound of the stems will invite your senses to calm and relaxation.
Ohm... Giant's Causeway "curiosities-of-the-earth" In County Antrim, in Northern Ireland, we find this landscape typical of Gulliver's travels . It contains more than 30,000 basalt pilasters, the result of the rapid cooling of lava in a crater around 60 million years ago. It was declared a Natural Heritage of Humanity in 1986. Gran Blue Hole "wonders-of-the-world" It is located on the coast of Belize and, as its name indicates, it is a blue hole of enormous dimensions that emerged in the glacial period: when the sea level Asia Mobile Number List rose, the caves flooded, the cover sank and finally this depression appeared. Amazing! Grand Prismatic "surprising-places-on-the-planet" It is located in Yellowstone National Park, in the United States. Their bright colors may remind you of the tempera mixtures in your little ones' drawings, are we right? In this case, the yellow and blue ranges are a product of the high density of bacteria in its hot springs. Monarch butterfly migration "natural-wonders-of-the-world" This insect makes an extensive annual journey of 4,000 kilometers to reach from Canada to the coniferous forests in Mexico. Between the months of August and October, it migrates south, and, in spring, it will take the opposite path, returning to the north.
Another example of nature's wisdom... Pamukkale "oddities-of-nature" If you want to see it in person, you will have to go to the province of Denizli, in Turkey. The striking beauty of this natural area is due to the displacements of the earth's crust in the valley of the Menderes River. The result was the birth of thermal water sources with a high content of bicarbonate, calcium and chalk, which cause its peculiar white color. Cathedrals Beach "curious-phenomena-of-nature" Located in Ribadeo, Spain, this magical coastal area made up of formidable rock groups owes its appearance to the force of the waves of the Cantabrian Sea, which over time has sculpted Gothic-looking arches. Cliffs of Moeraki "what-phenomena-are-there-in-nature" You will find them on the coast of North Otago, in New Zealand. These are calcite formations more than 60 million years old, shaped by the joint action of waves and wind, which have resulted in these enormous sphere-shaped rocks. Incredible! Solfatara de Hverir "how many-natural-phenomena-are-there" Located in the Mývatn region, in Iceland, this smoky cloud is produced because in this geothermal area there are volcanic cracks from which sulfurous vapors emanate. Like being on Mars! Seeing is believing: planet Earth is unique. And these phenomena are a small sample of it. From here, we invite you to work together to protect it and do everything possible so that future generations also continue to be fascinated by images like these.
